Breaking Free From A Covert Narcissist

In this episode, I have a very personal conversation with my special guest, Laura Richards. Laura is an international podcaster, author, and expert on divorce, toxic relationships, and narcissistic abuse. Laura draws from her personal journey of breaking free from a 32-year marriage to a covert narcissist to share insights, information, and a realistic approach to post-divorce healing and rebuilding. We discuss essential strategies such as having no contact, understanding manipulative behaviors such as love bombing, the gray rock method of communication, and the power of setting boundaries. Laura also shares highlights from her best-selling books and offers practical advice for healing and personal recovery after abusive relationships. Whether you're dealing with an abusive ex, navigating co-parenting, or facing challenges in the workplace, this episode is packed with insights and support to help you reclaim your power and move forward. About the Guest:Laura Richards is an international podcaster and author dedicated to empowering women by providing a platform for sharing their profound stories of darkness and resilience. Through her acclaimed podcast, "That's Where I'm At," Laura unveils her personal journey of recovery from a 32-year marriage to a narcissist. She insightfully reveals the deceit and manipulation tactics used by abusers, offering guidance and support to help women recognize, understand, and heal from such experiences. Beyond her podcasting achievements, Laura is also the author of the best selling book "There Is Hope: 52 Keys To Healing After Divorce," a book offering essential insights and strategies for rebuilding life after the end of a marriage. Her work stands as a beacon of hope and transformation for those navigating the path to healing and empowerment.Laura also has a new book “ Married To A “Nice” Guy: Getting Over Narcissistic Abuse”.To connect with Laura:Podcast: https://www.thatswhereimatpodcast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatswhereimatpodcast IG: https://instagram.com/thatswhereimatpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatswhereimatpodcast PodFollow: https://podfollow.com/thats-where-im-at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhereimatpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarichpod/About the Host: Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.